A former clerk admitted yesterday in federal court in St. Louis that she stole almost a half-million dollars from the small, cash-strapped north county municipality where she was employed. Maureen Woodson, 68, pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud. From February 2016 to April 2022, Woodson and then-assistant city clerk Donna Thompson wrote more than 600 checks to themselves without the knowledge of other city officials, whose signatures they regularly forged on the checks.
One person has died and several others are hurt, including three firefighters, after a large blaze Tuesday morning at home in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.
Student educators lead interactive tours of the permanent collection designed to prompt discussion and reflection on the power of place in relationship to works by such artists as Jaune Quick-to-See
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Monday announced that his office has filed charges of predatory criminal sexual assault against a defendant who, if convicted, faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Prosecutors charged Brok A. Weigand, 33, of South Roxana with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, one count of attempted predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault. The counts of predatory criminal sexual assault are the most serious of the charges – class X felonies. Those counts carry a mandatory sentence of life in prison because they involve two separate victims. The charges allege that Weigand committed acts of sexual contact with three relatives, all of whom were younger than 13, between January 2014 and December 2022. “Any crimes committed against children are inexcusable. These types of offenses against children
Dispensaries around Missouri sold more than $8 million worth of recreational marijuana in the first weekend since the state legalized it for adult use, the state's health department said.
According to the state's cannabis regulation page, recreational marijuana sales totaled $8,500,900 from Friday to Sunday. Another $4,189,065 in medical marijuana was also sold in the state over the weekend.
When Illinois legalized recreational marijuana in 2020, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional…
About a month ago, we wrote an article pulling together a variety of sources, including an NBC News investigation, that suggested that Elon Musk’s Twitter was doing a terrible job dealing with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform. This was contrary to the claims of a few very vocal Elon supporters, including one […]
Automakers whose vehicles have been targeted by thieves inspired by social media challenges confirm to KSDK that they are testing software upgrades that could stop their cars from being stolen and intend to provide them to drivers at no cost.
Both automakers are the focus of a class-action lawsuit claiming the vehicles were defective because certain models built before 2020 did not have an immobilizing device that would prevent the car from starting if keys were not near the vehicle.
In separate…
A former city clerk for the North County municipality Flordell Hills on Monday admitted stealing $487,673 from the city.
Maureen Woodson, 68, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in St. Louis said Woodson and another former assistant city clerk, Donna Thompson, from February 2016 to April 2022 wrote about 614 checks to themselves without authority or knowledge of the mayor, treasurer or board of aldermen.
Woodson and Thompson cashed…
It is believed that when we can see and touch something tangible, we can better understand and appreciate history. The Missouri History Museum has more than 175,000 unique artifacts in its collection
ALTON – People who have cardiac arrests may benefit from CPR, yet many people who witness cardiac arrest do not perform CPR. That’s why OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton) is hosting two (2) additional first aid and CPR training class so Riverbend area residents are prepared to take action if necessary. These additional first aid and CPR training classes will be held: Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Each class will be held in the hospital’s Perpetual Help Center and led by a certified instructor. Space is limited and the cost is $65.00/person. Registration can be completed by calling (618) 920-6816 or by email at susiesweetman22@gmail.com. “Knowing CPR and first aid can help save lives,” says Dennis E. Sands, MD, Chief Medical Officer, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “If your child or loved one isn't breathing, knowing how to do CPR could mean
In 2018, a tiny home was stolen from St. Louis and later recovered roughly 30 miles away in Jefferson County with the help of an anonymous tipster who saw social media and news reports about the theft days earlier.
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